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An extended-stay hotel is coming to downtown Raleigh, thanks to a local developer looking to enhance the downtown region. Summit Hospitality Group has secured the necessary finances to build a Residence Inn by Marriott directly across from the Raleigh Convention Center.

Downtown Raleigh has long needed substantial lodging for the many conferences and events held at the conference center. Currently, there are only about 1,000 rooms available downtown for visitors. With the addition of the Residence Inn, that number should increase by 500-700 rooms.

Here at the Raleigh commercial movers, we know that there are slight trends in the city that point towards the possibility of an economic revival. Occupancy in downtown buildings is now up almost 2 percent from a year prior, and the area is certainly staying busy. Hopefully the trends continue and the numbers only get better over time.

Raleigh’s Brier Creek area is getting a nice, new $37 million apartment complex which is set to being construction in the coming months and anticipated completion in June 2013.

The complex is set to be titled Crest at Brier Creek, and will contain almost 300 residential units. The complex is actually one of several new developments coming to the Raleigh area.

The Raleigh movers are no stranger to apartment living here in the Triangle area. Currently, there are about 100,000 apartment units here, with another 8,000 proposed in the region. Additionally, rental rates have seemingly risen with the number of available units–despite a increase in apartments, the vacancy rate is still at its lowest point this decade.

Downtown Raleigh will be getting a new shared work space, thanks to a Raleigh real estate developer. 3,000 square feet on Wilmington Street will act as a home base consisting of nine separate office suites priced under $700 each a month and offering a downtown address for budding entrepreneurs.

Included in the price? Internet, fax, and shared kitchen, lobby, shower and bike room areas.

The shared space also allows for close knit networking and referrals. The Raleigh movers think the Wilmoore Lofts will be a sure hit for the forward-thinking Raleigh area.

Here at the Raleigh movers, we understand times they are a-changing. The American dream no longer consists of a two story home with a white picket fence–and really hasn’t for a while. These days, people seem more inclined to maximize smaller spaces and don’t really care for the maintenance that comes with a big private yard.

Enter: the townhouse. Once strictly seen in urban areas like Manhattan (or Brooklyn brownstones, for example), the townhouse is now a common element of city planning and neighborhood development. In Raleigh, we are no exception. People want the suburban safety without the acreage–the city living outside of the city.

In other countries, like throughout Europe and even in South America, townhomes are the norm. It isn’t to say families can’t afford single, free-standing homes–they just choose not to.

What do you think? Do you prefer the traditional suburban housing of a single home, or are you attracted to the community aspect of a townhome. As long as there aren’t paper thin walls between you and your neighbor, we don’t see the harm!

A large residential firm in Wilmington is merging with a brokerage firm in Raleigh’s Research Triangle, which will bring together more than 600 agents. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty of Wilmington will merge with Coldwell Banker Advantage of Raleigh and Fayetteville to form the Sea Coast Advantage.

The merger will not result in any layoffs or office consolidations, much to the happiness of current employees. With offices operating in 15 countries and 26 offices just in Wilmington, Jacksonville, Raleigh, and Fayetteville, there should also be potential for new positions opening up. The Raleigh movers are excited to have a powerhouse realty company located within our city.

In Raleigh, home prices have continually dropped, along with the majority of the rest of the United States. While prices are estimated to stabilize in the middle of next year, the road leading there will tell a lot about the progress that the real estate market has made locally.

The economy in Raleigh is strengthening a little bit each day, at least that’s what we see here at the Raleigh movers. Combined with the low home prices and the stability of the area, there should definitely be improvements in the local economy if these trends continue.

The question for many is whether or not now is the time to buy. With mortgages down and rents up, it seems so. If you have the means, then you should certainly explore your options. It could mean paying less monthly on a mortgage than you currently are on a rental! Plus, you would being paying monthly towards something–owning. It’s certainly worth looking in to.

A veteran’s group in the Research Triangle Area called Operation: Coming Home has honored a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a new home this holiday season. The Operation: Coming Home group, which is comprised of the Triangle Veteran’s Group, Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, and several other organizations, will hold a ceremony presenting the home to Sgt. Carlos Evans on Friday, December 2nd.

The organization chose Evans as the recipient of the home based on his dedication and sacrifice he has made over his four tours of duty. On his last tour, he lost both legs and his left hand. The home was custom made to accommodate for Evans and provide accessibility.

The Raleigh movers want to give a big thanks to our troops this holiday season, and every other time of the year. We truly appreciate everything you do for us at home and abroad.

The AT&T Raleigh Winterfest is poised to return this holiday season, according to the City of Raleigh. Complete with a festival slated to take place on December 3rd, the event will kickoff with a party on the 3rd with live music, dancing, and an 80s theme. Following the opening reception, an outdoor ice skating rink will open & stay open for two months.

The Raleigh movers love the magic that Winterfest brings, and love how it transforms our city with happy holiday spirits. In addition to the ice skating rink, various activities celebrating the holiday season will take place throughout the season. For a detailed agenda of daily hours, events and directions, visit the official Winterfest website.